IPC Section 355: Assault Or Criminal Force With Intent To Dishonour Person, Otherwise Than On Grave Provocation
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IPC Section 355: Assault Or Criminal Force With Intent To Dishonour Person, Otherwise Than On Grave Provocation
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation |
| Punishment | 2 Years or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
